Murray State University - Shield Yearbook (Murray, KY)

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lt's two against one in this chicken fight as Diane Beeny of Owensboro KY and Greg Shake of Corpis Cristy, TX take on Tammy Williams of Owensboro, KY at Blood River .in LBL. P, Wakefield P. Wakefield Relaxing in the sun, while watching others swim and sail are Sherri Skelton of Evansville, IN and Diane Holmes of Fulton, NY. Summer school doesn't always have to mean a hot classroom and uncomfortable desk but can sometimes mean a pretty lake and sailboat if you sign up for a summer sailing class as Dave Fulghum of Glenwood, IL did' Student Life 27

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ON SUNNY WEEKEINDS, IYISU STUDENTS NRE TRNNSFORIYIEID INTO LNNDSHNRKS 81 WNTERBUGS This transformation usually takes place in Western Kentucky's Land Between the Lakes which can best be described as a little slice of heaven. On any given weekend one can find plenty of MSU students getting away from it all at their favorite spot in LBL, Some of these spots include Brandon Springs, the Silo Overlook, the Trace, Wildcat Creek and Blood River. Students can participate in a number of activities ranging from sunning, swimming and sailing to camping, hiking and hunting. Murray State students have the double advantage of being able to use LBL as an outdoor classroom as well as a giant play- ground. Various departments, such as the military science and recreation departments, conduct several classes in the 170,000- acre area. Students gain firsthand experience in addition to their classroom education in such areas as basic survival, rapelling, orienteering, camping, rock climbing, hiking, sailing and canoe- ing. An area of 5,000 acres has been designated as an environ- mental education center and is used by the biology department to give students a chance to pursue field work in the areas of biology, botany and the general study of nature. But no matter what one decides to do at LBL, play or study, a good time is guaranteed. - Laura Warren Slip-sliding away on an aquaboggan is always more fun when done with a friend, 26 Student Life ,W

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Posing with her catch of fish is Gail Gardner. A strong wind or a lack of experience can sometimes capsize a sailboat as happened with these sailing students. guna-ull llui' ' 3- ,ei 1 + J, , 3, N it -..--qw' ,....-. - ..- w,,.,..- .1-g, f--. V-.--... Lefield gl t 1 1 K. Harding 7 ,.,- ,wk z : 'i- 'fd ' - 'fn r- rv ' af' ,if Q' wg e fi - , ,ix .1 .. -- , ' li tt' X, , g ,f Qi, f f ads. . 1 , '5te:Ef-'.- F-4 H Nun fn: ' 28 - Student Life P. Wakefield Sailing can sometimes be hard work, especially when it comes to putting the boat away for the day.